Florida man urges people to eat creature wreaking havoc in US region: 'Looks good to me'
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Key Points:
- In Florida, invasive green iguanas are falling from trees due to chilly weather, prompting some residents to collect them for meat, with one man going viral for cooking iguana legs with waffles in a Waffle House parking lot.
- Ryan, the man behind the viral video, marinated the iguana legs for 24 hours in buttermilk, pickle juice, and seasonings before cooking, sharing his recipe and cooking process online.
- Green iguanas are considered a nuisance in Florida as they damage vegetation, infrastructure, and may threaten endangered native tree snails; they can also transmit Salmonella to humans through contaminated surfaces.
- Consuming invasive species like green iguanas is encouraged as a way to help control their populations and reduce grocery costs, similar to efforts with invasive plants such as Himalayan blackberries.
- Public reaction to eating iguana meat is mixed, with some finding the idea appealing while others express discomfort with consuming reptiles.
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